Comparison

Smart Printer App & Scanner vs PDF Scanner ©

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Smart Printer App & Scanner

Easily print photos and documents from your iPhone or iPad. This app includes a built-in scanner to digitize and edit documents before printing. Customize print options and print notes or email attachments.

Highlights
  • Print photos and documents
  • Built-in document scanner
  • Edit and filter scanned documents
  • Print from iCloud and files
  • Advanced print options (2 per page, landscape)
  • Print notes and email attachments
Features
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Smart Printer App allows you to print your photos and documents easily. It is an all-in-one printer app. You can print from your iPhone or iPad in a few clicks. PRINT ANYTHING This app allows you to print all sort of files in a very easy manner. It is an all-in-one printer and scanner app for your AirPrint printer. SCAN DOCUMENTS Smart Printer App has a built-in scanner that uses your iPhone or iPad camera to scan documents. Edit and add filters to your scanned documents before printing them. Our advanced scanner allows you to scan documents quickly and instantly send them to your printer. PRINT PHOTOS Pick your favorite moments from your camera roll and print them. You can print multiple photos at once. PRINT DOCUMENTS You can access your files from your iPhone. You will also have access to your iCloud files. The app allows you to print PNG, JPEG, and PDF files. ADVANCED PRINT OPTIONS You can set printing options such as "2 per page" or "landscape". This is great if you are trying to use less paper for example. You can also print multiple copies at once. Easily switch from color printing to black & white. The app provides you with a smart panel to customize your prints. PRINT NOTES Do you have some text or notes you would like to print? This app provides you with a notepad where can type, paste, or import any notes and easily print them. PRINT EMAIL ATTACHMENTS Smart Printer App allows you to print files from outside the app as well. Pressing on the share button of compatible files will reveal an option to AirPrint using this app. Smart Printer App & Scanner supports most printers models such as HP, Brother, Canon, Dell, Epson, Lanier, Xerox, Aurora, Lexmark, Panasonic, RICOH, Toshiba, and many others. Use this app for your HP printer, use it to scan documents and print them using your Canon printer etc... This app supports most AirPrint printers. Premium Subscriptions: • Subscribed user has unlimited access to the premium printing services • User can subscribe for one month or one year auto renewing subscriptions • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user Account Settings after purchase Privacy Policy: https://onhandapps.com/printer-app-privacy-policy/ Terms of service: https://www.termsfeed.com/live/873f6edc-82cb-44a7-a6a3-7ab7d17534d8 This app is not affiliated with HP, Canon, Epson, or any other brand named in the description. Support email: support@onhandapps.com

About

PDF Scanner ©

Easily print documents and photos from your smartphone to over 8,000 wireless printer models. Scan files, convert them to PDF, extract text from images, and share your creations with a single click.

Highlights
  • Print documents and photos wirelessly
  • Scan and print multiple files
  • Batch document scanning with editing
  • Extract text from photos (OCR)
  • Convert files to PDF
  • Share processed files easily
  • Translate text from photos
Features
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The PDF scanner app for work, school, and everyday life. Scan to PDF in seconds, organize pages clearly, extract text with OCR, sign important files, convert images to PDF, and print documents whenever you need them. PDF Scanner makes document scanning fast and simple. Whether you need a document scanner for contracts, notes, receipts, IDs, books, forms, or photos, you can scan documents with clean results and save them as high-quality PDFs. Key Features PDF Scanner App Scan documents quickly with a smooth scanner app workflow built for everyday use. Scan to PDF Capture paper documents, receipts, notes, and photos, then save them as PDF files in just a few taps. Document Scanner Use your phone as a portable document scanner to digitize office files, study materials, bills, and records anywhere. OCR Text Recognition Extract editable text from scanned pages and photos using smart OCR technology. Image to PDF Convert images, photos, and snapshots into organized PDF files for sharing, storage, or printing. PDF Converter Convert files into practical PDF documents for easier viewing, sending, and management. Sign Documents Add your signature to forms, contracts, and business files without printing and rescanning. Print Documents Print scanned PDFs, images, and important files directly when you need a fast paper copy. Batch Scanning Scan multiple pages in one session and keep long documents neat, readable, and easy to export. Share Anywhere Share scanned files, converted PDFs, and signed documents quickly with coworkers, clients, friends, or family. Whether you are handling business paperwork, scanning class notes, saving receipts, preparing travel documents, or converting photos into PDFs, PDF Scanner + gives you an all-in-one scanner app free to start and easy to use. Rules that apply to all subscriptions: Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours before the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable • Privacy: https://textscanner.dpintelligence.com/privacy • Terms Of Use: https://textscanner.dpintelligence.com/terms • Contact Us: https://textscanner.dpintelligence.com/contact

Screenshots

Smart Printer App & Scanner4 screens
PDF Scanner ©4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: PDF Scanner © at free with in-app purchases against Smart Printer App & Scanner's subscription. PDF Scanner © also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Smart Printer App & Scanner's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.1) and ratings volume (83K vs 64). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Smart Printer App & Scanner sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and PDF Scanner © sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Smart Printer App & Scanner holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smart Printer App & Scanner has 83K ratings behind it against 64, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 39% of Smart Printer App & Scanner's written reviews are positive against 31% of PDF Scanner ©'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Smart Printer App & Scanner ships an update every 3 weeks, PDF Scanner © every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Smart Printer App & Scanner versus PDF Scanner ©: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmart Printer App & ScannerPDF Scanner ©
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (83K ratings) — better4.1 (64 ratings)
Positive reviews39.4% of reviews — better30.8% of reviews
Number of ratings83K — better64
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#101 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB96 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperOn Hand Apps - FZCODP Intelligence LLC

Customer experience

Smart Printer App & Scanner

All ratings82,137 ratings
Positive87.3%
Neutral3.5%
Negative9.2%
Written reviews251 reviews
Positive39.4%
Neutral5.6%
Negative55.0%

PDF Scanner ©

All ratings64 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral9.4%
Negative15.6%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive30.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative69.2%

Bugs and requests

Smart Printer App & Scanner

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Printer not detected
  • Frequent disconnections
  • Printing issues with certain file types
  • App crashes during use

Requested features

4 requests
  • More printing options and customization
  • Improved wireless connectivity
  • Better support for older devices
  • Free version with limited features

PDF Scanner ©

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

12 purchases

Smart Printer App & Scanner

Subscriptions11
  • Printer + Scanner Weekly3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Printer + Scanner Weekly$7.997 Days
  • Printer + Scanner Monthly3 Days trial$9.991 Month
Show 8 more
  • Printer + Scanner Weekly3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Printer + Scanner Premium$9.991 Month
  • Printer + Scanner Monthly3 Days trial$11.991 Month
  • Printer + Scanner Premium$24.991 Year
  • Printer + Scanner Yearly3 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Printer + Scanner Premium1 Month trial$49.991 Year
  • Printer + Scanner Yearly$49.991 Year
  • Printer + Scanner Yearly$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • Printer + Scanner Premium$79.99
7 purchases

PDF Scanner ©

Subscriptions6
  • Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Weekly$8.997 Days
Show 3 more
  • YEAR PRO$19.991 Year
  • Monthly$19.991 Month
  • eSign App Yearly Premium3 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • eSign App Lifetime Premium$29.99

Questions

Is Smart Printer App & Scanner free?
Smart Printer App & Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PDF Scanner © free?
PDF Scanner © is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Smart Printer App & Scanner or PDF Scanner ©?
Smart Printer App & Scanner is rated higher. Smart Printer App & Scanner averages 4.5 out of 5 from 83K ratings, while PDF Scanner © averages 4.1 from 64 ratings.
Do Smart Printer App & Scanner or PDF Scanner © have ads?
Neither Smart Printer App & Scanner nor PDF Scanner © shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Smart Printer App & Scanner or PDF Scanner ©?
Smart Printer App & Scanner ships an update every 3 weeks, and PDF Scanner © every 2 months. Most recently, Smart Printer App & Scanner was updated on October 22, 2026 and PDF Scanner © on October 9, 2026.

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